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Gitega (French pronunciation:), formerly Kitega, is the political capital of Burundi.Located in the centre of the country, in the Burundian central plateau [2] roughly 62 kilometres (39 mi) east of Bujumbura, the largest city and former political capital, Gitega is the country's fourth largest city [3] and former royal capital of the Kingdom of Burundi until its abolition in 1966.
Gitega is a central highland province along with Kayanza and Muramvya. [5] It is south of Ngozi Province, east of Kayanza Province, Muramvya Province and Mwaro Province, north of Bururi Province and Rutana Province, west of Ruyigi Province and Karuzi Province, and south of Ngozi Province. Most of Gitega Province lies in the Kirimiro natural region.
The National Museum of Gitega (French: Musée National de Gitega, Kirundi: Iratiro ry'akaranga k'Uburundi) is the national museum of Burundi. It is located in Gitega and was founded under Belgian colonial rule in 1955. [1] The museum is the largest of Burundi's public museums although its collection is displayed in a single room. [2]
Gitega Airport (IATA: GID, ICAO: HBBE) is an airport serving the city of Gitega, the current capital of Burundi (and capital of the Gitega Province). The airport is situated on a low ridge in the northwest section of the city. The Bujumbura VOR-DME (Ident: BJA) is located 35.6 nautical miles (65.9 km) west of the airport.
The commune of Gitega is a commune of Gitega Province in central Burundi. [1] The capital lies at Gitega. In 2007, DGHER electrified one rural village in the commune. [2]
The Burundi Office of Urbanism, Housing and Construction (French: Office Burundais de l'Urbanisme, de l'Habitat et de la Construction), or OBUHA, is a government agency based in Gitega, Burundi that is responsible for managing the development of urban housing.
The commune of Mutaho is a commune of Gitega Province in central Burundi. [1] The capital lies at Mutaho. References This page was last ...
1.1.2 Ecclesiastical Province of Gitega. 2 External links. Toggle the table of contents. List of Catholic dioceses in Burundi. 4 languages.